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Have you ever wondered how big Siberia really is? Who decided the north pole was up? Maps seem like an unchanging constant, but the way we see our world depends a whole lot on context. Join us as we talk about maps, navigation, and why a five hundred year old nautical chart powers global positioning to this day. All resources available at www.teaacrosseras.com

Ever heard the word gerrymandering and wondered who Gerry was—and why he's apparently out there mandering things? In this episode, we untangle one of the strangest political terms in American history. Elbridge Gerry, a Founding Father who signed the Declaration of Independence, helped shape the early United States, and somehow ended up having his name attached to one of the most controversial prac...

Some artists impact the world with the force of a hurricane, others with the whap of a wet noodle. This episode discusses a retracted recommendation, a really excellent raffle and a work of art that helped change the way we look at conflict. Join us as we discuss Picasso, Stuart Semple and twists and turns that make the art world unique!

Sure, this episode is a little salty, but the world seems like it needs some salt right now! Y'all heard about all those disappearances of people who seem to have some sort of connection to government labs and angencies and contractors? It's in our backyard here in New Mexico, so we've gotta talk about it. Today's pop quiz is inspired by... flails around at the world... and the book History Lesson...

On February 11, 2012, Kathy vanished in Houston, Texas. At first, her friends and family clung to hope, certain she would walk back through the door with an explanation for the silence. But as strange social media comments surfaced then disappeared, and whispers of vehicle tampering spread, hope tangled with fear. Days stretched into months. Months into years. More than a decade later, the call fi...

History is not a geographic Island. However wild a world event is, there's sure to be something even wilder going on next door! Join us as we talk about just a few of the amazing events that happened at the same time and why it is always important to expand your view.

Costumes and clowns and bawdy songs can do more than make us giggle. Humor can create armor and focus attention, especially when the message matters most. Join us as we explore the grand tradition of using absurd humor and satire to make a message heard.

Welcome back for season three! Join us as we celebrate just a few of the amazing historic discoveries of 2025!

Happy Halloween! To celebrate the end of spooky season, we're bringing you spooky tales from the best state in the USA - New Mexico!

We're chatting about one fabulous Bad Bunny, some K-Pop Demon Hunting singalongs, the Auburn Tigers Homecoming events, and the adorably fat brown bears of Fat Bear Week.

Ever since we started loving the theater, there have been disputes about it. Join us as we talk about passionate actors, dastardly landlords and the day the Globe Theater was stolen.

For the (lucky number) 13th episode of season 2, Rose and Nell talk about spooky slumber party games. From Bloody Mary to the Elevator Game, they cover the basics, the origins, and whether or not they've played it.

Young, rich, and gilded? What exactly was a lady supposed to do all day? Sure, changing outfits for the appropriate occasion took far longer than it does now, but what about accepting a caller? Can you just run down the street to visit your friends? Do you need to know how to plan a menu or just how to hire a great cook? Let's find out!

Why are scribes and cats such a natural pair? What happens when mischief becomes part of the book? Medieval cats were companion, employee and artistic inspiration. Join us as we chat, catch up on some news and appreciate the glory that is cat.

HBO's The Gilded Age gives us a glittery glimpse into the ballrooms of old New York. How much is fact and how much is fiction? Join us as we explore Astors, Vanderbilts and the real American Gilded Age.

Ancient foods can still be found if you know what corner to look in. Join us as we talk about the first Gatorade, vertically baked bread and contemplate whether we would try the cursed grilled cheese. All Sources Available: https://teaacrosseras.com/episode-sources

When Anthony "Tony" Mitchell was taken into police custody on January 12, 2023, his family was promised a mental health evaluation and help detoxing. Instead, he died of hypothermia while in custody 14 days later. The Walker County Alabama Sheriff's Office, long known for their problematic dealings with the community, immediately claimed innocence. So far, over a dozen employees of the jail and sh...

When Anthony "Tony" Mitchell was taken into police custody on January 12, 2023, his family was promised a mental health evaluation and help detoxing. Instead, he died of hypothermia while in custody 14 days later. The Walker County Alabama Sheriff's Office, long known for their problematic dealings with the community, immediately claimed innocence. So far, over a dozen employees of the jail and sh...

Jane Rochford had a front row seat to one of the most dramatic stories in history: the reign of Henry VIII. Despite serving five of Henry's six wives, she isn't considered a courtly success. she often isn't considered at all. Join us as we talk about the life of a complex lady and how reputation can be altered by the stroke of a pen.

Disclaimer: No passport needed to travel to New Mexico if you are already in the US! Can you name all 50 US states? Rose can. Nell can't, but if you tell her a state name, she will know if it is in the USA or not! Rose and Nell have spent a lot of time in New Mexico, and have spent a lot of time explaining that their state is indeed, in the USA. That big state right in between Texas and Arizona? R...

What we say and how we say it says a lot about us! All language is a is a constantly evolving creature and English is no exception. Join us as we explore how when and why we add words to our language. All Sources Available at TeaAcrossEras.com

What is the first Monday in May? It's the evening where all of us regular people make snap judgements on the couture that celebs wear to the Met Gala! It's also a fundraiser, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute biggest fundraiser of the year! It's the only part of the Met that is self-funded. So, why, who, where, and what is it all about? All sources at TeaAcrossEras.com

Colors create fascinating feelings and fantastic art. But where does color come from and who gets the credit? Join us as we talk about the alchemy of color and what it means to try to own it.

Welcome to Season 2! Nell gives us her most controversial opinion - it has to do with a US President, but not the one you're thinking of. This episode covers Robert Irwin and big snakes, a misspelling in the US Constitution, pirates, dire wolves, and the moon. Did you know we're going back to the moon??? All Sources here: https://teaacrosseras.com/

Pompeii is the most famous victim of Vesuvius, but the bay of Naples was filled with towns and villages that felt the wrath of the mountain. Join us as we talk about Herculaneum, death by volcano and the discoveries that continue to be made to this day,